Prophets Teach Us to Live the Restored Gospel

You can use this lesson and activity to learn more about this month’s Primary theme.

When President Monson was a young boy, his parents taught him to serve others. One Christmas, his mother asked him to choose one of his toys to give to a boy who had no gifts. And on Sundays, before his family ate their dinner, his mother had him deliver a plate of food to a neighbor who was in need. As President Monson got older, his desire to help others grew and grew.

President Monson is now our prophet. He still visits people who are lonely and sick, and he often gives them priesthood blessings. By his example of loving and helping others, President Monson is teaching us to live the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Another way President Monson teaches us to live the gospel is by speaking to us in general conference. In general conference, President Monson tells us what Jesus Christ would like us to hear. He teaches us how to follow Jesus Christ. When we listen to the prophet and follow his direction, we learn how to live the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

Scripture and Song

Let’s Talk

Talk with your family about the prophet’s messages to us in general conference last month. You could choose one thing he asked us to do and plan how your family will live the gospel by following that counsel.

Prophet Portrait

Child’s drawing by Caitlyn C., age 9, Colorado, USA

On a blank piece of paper, draw a picture of President Thomas S. Monson.

Cut out this page and glue it to a piece of heavy paper. Cut out the frame.

Listen to a general conference talk by President Monson. Use some of the important words from his talk to decorate the frame.

Glue or tape the frame over your picture of the prophet.

Hang your picture where it will help you remember to follow the prophet’s teachings.